Simpson Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Avinger, Texas. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a grantmaking foundation serving communities primarily in Texas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$591K
-19.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$198K
-8.8% YoY
Grant Count
47
-4.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-4.9% YoY
Grantmaking
Based on the most recent available data, Simpson Charitable Trust distributes grants with typical award ranges of $24,078–$84,526. The foundation's total giving in recent years has been approximately $169,052 annually.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking activities are concentrated primarily in Texas, with some activity extending to neighboring states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $3,830,832 (as of 2010); more recent data indicates assets of approximately $4,453,134
Annual Giving: Approximately $169,052
EIN: 75-6583001
Contact Information: PO Box 100, Avinger, TX 75630-0100; Telephone: (903) 562-1234
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $590,740 | $729,119 | $867,496 |
| Revenue | $96,842 | $115,778 | $71,411 |
| Expenses | $234,981 | $254,800 | $287,189 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $197,900 | $216,950 | $249,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $91,883 | $110,424 | $64,772 |
| Distributable Amount | $46,371 | $49,682 | $62,435 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL SIMPSON | Trustee | — | — |
| LORRAINE H SIMPSON | Trustee | 3 | — |
| DAVID P SIMPSON | Trustee | — | — |
| MICHAEL W DIRKS | Trustee | 2 | — |
| MARIMON S NETTLETON | Trustee | 10 | $15,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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